US-Spec Car Check: The DOT and EPA Labels to Find | 2026
By Alex Naumov on September 10, 2018 at 7:22 AM
Updated October 22, 2026, with the certification label rules in 49 CFR 567.4, current CBP, NHTSA and EPA import guidance, and the 2026 duty rates. Two stickers decide whether a car under 25 years old can come into the US: the safety certification label on the driver's door jamb and th …
Why Importing Cars From Hawaii Makes Sense
By Alex Naumov on July 23, 2018 at 10:46 AM
When you're searching for classic cars to buy from the United States, the state of Hawaii should not be overlooked. Despite being located over 2,000 miles away from mainland US, Hawaii holds an extensive inventory of classic cars.
Shipping Vehicles From Salvage Car Auctions: 5 Things You Need To Know
By Alex Naumov on June 8, 2018 at 10:21 AM
Purchased a car from a salvage car auction? According to our US car export report, you’re not alone. In the US alone, over 600,000 cars were written off by insurance companies in 2017, and sold at salvage car auctions. Here’s everything you need to know in order to get your car shippe …
Ship Your Cars Through Our New Enclosed NJ Export And Import Facility
By Alex Naumov on June 6, 2018 at 5:49 AM
We're excited to announce the launch of our new auto export and import facility in New Jersey. We will continue to provide the same quality service on the East Coast as we are known for in California. And with 70,000sq ft of secure enclosed space, no car will be stored outside before …
Import a Car to the Philippines: DTI Permit Rules | 2026
By Alex Naumov on December 11, 2017 at 4:02 PM
One year abroad, six months of registration in your name, left-hand drive and no more than 3 tons. Those four numbers decide whether the Philippines lets a used car in, and we think the one to plan first is the six months, because that clock starts in the US, long before the car reach …
Brexit Sparked Rally for Classic Car Imports
By Alex Naumov on June 27, 2017 at 2:54 PM
We at West Coast Shipping deliver thousands of cars from the United States all over the world. With the strength of the USD and the weakening global currencies, we began to see an influx of classic car imports into the US. I asked my team to look at the data to find the country from w …
International Banking Wire Fees When Paying For Cars or Services
By Alex Naumov on May 27, 2017 at 5:00 AM
When sending wire transfers you would expect the dollar amount you send to be delivered to the intended party. Unfortunately that is not always the case. Despite being charged the standard wire fee for the transfer by your bank, there are times when that fee is not enough. And here's …
California car export: How to avoid DMV registration fees
By Alex Naumov on May 26, 2017 at 9:45 AM
You've purchased your dream car from California and now you want to get it home overseas. You've gathered all the documents and organized shipping, what else is required you may ask. Well, if you've purchased a vehicle that is registered in the state of California, you're also require …
How to Prepare Your Classic Car for Shipping
By Alex Naumov on May 2, 2017 at 10:34 AM
It turns out that preparing your classic car for shipping in the United States and overseas is an identical process. Both nationwide and international transport requires that your classic is carefully prepped for its journey on a transporter and inside of a shipping container. By foll …
Classic Chevrolet 3100 from the USA
By Alex Naumov on April 12, 2017 at 9:13 AM
Classic Chevrolet pickup trucks are gaining widespread appeal across overseas markets. These old pickups have a large following behind them, with many enthusiasts choosing to either restore them to mint condition, or leave them as is. Australia was one of the first countries to import …